Pretty Bay

Pretty Bay is one of the few sandy beaches in the South of Malta which is very popular with the locals during the summer season 

Pretty Bay is located in Birzebbuga in the Southern part of Malta and is a man-made large sandy beach. The build-up and the buildings around the beach give Pretty Bay a special charm. Even though the bay is artificially filled with sand, it is quite nice. However, the beaches in the northern part of Malta are more recommended if you are after a sandy beach. Around Pretty Bay there are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants along the shore and it is very popular with the Maltese.

Many locals have summerhouses by Pretty Bay and move there during the summer months. Pretty Bay has a football pitch, a playground for the children and it tends to get crowded during the weekends in the summertime. In the evening, the promenade is a popular place to take a walk. The negative point about Pretty Bay is that the Malta International Freeport is strongly disturbing the view. However, if you visit Pretty Bay don’t forget to stop by the Ghar Dalam - the Cave of Darkness which has semi-fossilized remains dating back over 250,000 years!